Tuna Melt on a Tortilla

Why Use Tortillas?

Using a tortilla instead of bread makes this dish lighter and crispier, like a Mexican quesadilla. Whether you choose regular flour tortillas or gluten-free ones, their thin texture turns a basic tuna sandwich into a fun and tasty meal.

In a tuna melt, the cheese is just as important as the tuna.

Cheddar is a classic choice, but Swiss, provolone, or even pepper jack work too. The cheese melts into the tuna creating a gooey, delicious filling!

What You Need

• Solid white tuna packed in water, drained
• Bacon
• Mayonnaise
• Celery
• Onion
• Cheddar cheese
• Tortillas
• Butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then transfer it to paper towels to cool. Crumble the bacon into pieces.
• Drain the tuna and place it in a large bowl, breaking it into small pieces with the back of a fork. Mix in mayonnaise, celery, and onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat.
• Brush one side of a tortilla with melted butter and place the buttered side down in the skillet. Sprinkle ¼ cup of shredded cheese over the tortilla and top with crumbled bacon.
• Spread a third of the tuna mixture evenly on top of the cheese, sprinkle with more shredded cheese, and place a second tortilla on top. Brush the top with melted butter.
• Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and crispy. Carefully flip it with a wide spatula and cook the other side for another 2 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, transfer it to a cutting board, and slice it into quarters using a sharp knife or pizza wheel.

How Many Sandwiches From a Can of Tuna?

Years ago, tuna came in 7 ounce cans, which made it easy to enjoy a sandwich and still have leftovers. Over time, the can size shrank without much notice, and now a standard can is just 5 ounces-at double the price!

If you get tuna pouches, you're looking at only 2.5 ounces, which isn't much for a full meal for an adult.

With a standard 5 oz can, you can make one large sandwich.

On the bottom shelf of the tuna aisle, you'll find 12 oz cans. If you're feeding a crowd or meal prepping, the larger can saves money and provides enough tuna for multiple meals.

Serving Suggestions

While this tuna melt is cooked like a Mexican quesadilla, serve it like you would serve a tuna salad. Any of the following would be great on the side:

• Caesar Salad
• Oven Roasted Baby Gold Potatoes (shown above)
• Roasted Tiny Red Potatoes
• Sweet Coleslaw
• Pickles
• Potato chips or fries
• Sliced avocado
• Tomato soup
• Fruit salad

Storage and Reheating

Store tuna melt tortillas in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

For best results, reheat in a 350°F oven wrapped in foil for 10-15 minutes or microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Tuna Melt Quesadilla

Elevate your tuna sandwich with a crispy tortilla! This tuna melt combines creamy tuna salad, crispy bacon, and gooey melted cheese, all wrapped in a golden tortilla.

Using tortillas instead of bread makes it lighter and adds a delicious crunch. Pair it with salads, pickles, or soup for a complete meal, or enjoy it as a quick snack.

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is easy to make and packed with flavor!

You'll find more classic tuna recipes in our canned fish recipes.

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